Spirulina Platensis Arthrospira: Physiology, Cell-Biology And Biotechnology

This text contains detailed descriptions of both the biology and the biotechnological uses of Spirulina Platensis, a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), which has been recognized and used worldwide as a traditional source of protein in the food industry. Recently the uses and mass cultivation of this valuable alga have risen substantially due to an increased understanding of its biological systems. This comprehensive book contains detailed descriptions of both the biology and the biotechnolog...